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Spirits
1.0Ltr
Bottle: $12.11 $12.75
A newcomer to the marketplace, this velvety, blended Irish whiskey offers sweet, malty flavors that incorporate baked...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $10.99
A newcomer to the marketplace, this velvety, blended Irish whiskey offers sweet, malty flavors that incorporate baked...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $40.68 $42.82
6 bottles: $36.32
Rich and smooth with deep, intriguing notes of roasted grain, vanilla, and honey that are unlike any other.
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $27.74 $29.20
12 bottles: $26.60
TOP 100 SPIRITS 2019. This easy-drinking whiskey has a straw hue, mild vanilla aroma and feather-light feel on the...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $20.14 $21.20
12 bottles: $17.42
Bartenura Sweet Red Brachetto is produced with grapes grown in the Piedmont region in north-west Italy. Rich flavors...
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $56.54 $59.52
In Basque language, BIKKUN means a thing you do with someone, in pairs. This is the origin of our BIKKUN Vatted Malt...
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 20
Bottle: $8.20
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 20
Bottle: $8.20
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 20
Bottle: $8.20
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 20
Bottle: $8.20
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 20
Bottle: $8.20
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 20
Bottle: $8.20
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 20
Bottle: $8.20
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 20
Bottle: $8.20
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Sparkling
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle: $12.61
Intense pink in colour with a fine mousse texture. Lush aroma, fragrant and aromatic, intense red fruit and...
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Sparkling
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle: $12.82
Intense pink in colour with a fine mousse texture. Lush aroma, fragrant and aromatic, intense red fruit and...
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Sparkling
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $19.94
Intense pink in colour with a fine mousse texture. Lush aroma, fragrant and aromatic, intense red fruit and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $54.04 $56.88
6 bottles: $50.87
This unique newcomer—a French single-malt whisky finished in used Cognac barrels—tastes like a soft, golden...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $20.56 $21.64
Inviting aromas of roasted grains, wildflower honey, apple pastry, and lemon tart introduce this classic whiskey. In...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $60.87 $64.07
6 bottles: $49.91
Rich aromas of toasted marcona almonds, saltine crackers, and hay are earthy, savory and ethereal. Equally powerful...
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Brachetto White Rhone Blends Irish Whiskey Other Whiskey

Brachetto is a delicate red wine grape grown predominantly in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, where it has been cultivated and used in the production of a range of wines for centuries. The grapes usually hold delicate flavors of summer berries, most notably strawberries, and are used to make light bodied, extremely drinkable wines perfect for hot sunny days. Their thin skins mean that they are usually low in tannins, which results in a silky smooth, mild red wine. Because of their lightness and fresh, summery flavors, they are also used to make excellent sparkling wines, similar to a Lambrusco. They are a highly aromatic grape varietal, and in recent decades they have started to be planted in many New World countries with similar climatic conditions to their native Italy.

Viognier, an exotic, elusive varietal, originally comes from the Northern Rhone Valley of France, and has captured the fascination of the U.S. wine-drinking public. At its finest, it is full-bodied and nearly golden in color, with a haunting bouquet of peaches, apricots and pears, and a floral quality like no other wine in the world. Many vintners are trying their hand at this varietal, spreading from its American beginnings in Napa Valley and Santa Barbara County to wineries as far away as Virginia. Marsanne and Rousanne, two other important varieties from the Rhone Valley are making waves in the U.S., particularly on the Central Coast of California.

The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.

However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.

Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.